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CHURCH NEWS - Sunday, 13 November 2011 |
God's Strength - Our Help"So do not fear, for i am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 There are times in our lives when difficult circumstances, and situations arise with such vigour and force that we are filled with fear and dismay. Israel in its history had many occasions like this. When its political enemies gnashed their teeth at her boarders and her demise seemed imminent. In such times Israel had to remember were her strength lie- it lay in her God and in his commitment to them as a nation. This fantastic prophetic word from Isaiah is a word for seasons of dismay and difficulty. Do not fear? Is this because there is nothing to fear? Not really. We are not to fear because God has committed himself to us in Christ. His promise is one of presence. He will always be with us, and he is God most high. He has pledged himself to us and assured us that he will help us and uphold us with his right hand. Alec Motyer puts it something like this: "All the opposition that is aligned against us (however hostile) must be held in tension with the firm embrace of the divine presence and his help and consequently it will come to nothing. The Lord's presence and commitment are the antidote to fear. To be dismayed is to look this way and that, being at a loss to know what to do. The Lord however is no passive companion. His presence brings active strength and a rising tide of assistance. Yes I will strengthen you; oh indeed I will help you; why I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Be encouraged friends- the Lord is our strength. Grace and peace from Marcus |
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Sharing Your Faith Workshop - TONIGHT
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Courageous - Moviewww.courageousthemovie.com.au When: Tuesday, 15th November · 7pm - 9:30pm Where: Hoyts Blacktown Cost: $12.50 per ticket A movie all dad's must watch! See Marcus if you want to attend |
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Men's Breakfast and Golf Day!Start the day with breakfast at Cliff's then get into 9 holes of golf at Marsden Park When: Saturday, 19th November, 8am for breakfast, 10:30am for Golf. Cost: $5 for breakfast and $15 for 9 holes of golf RSVP: Aaron 0421578758 by the 16th November |
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Ladies Day In!Come and have your hands pampered with the Body Shop, there will be foot spas, Genschi Jewellery & items from Horizons of Hope for sale and more! A light lunch & snacks will be provided. When: Saturday 26th November at 12 noon Where: At Emily's place, 10 Hadrian Ave, Blacktown. Cost: $5 RSVP: Rachel 0422028501 by the 19th for catering purposes. |
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Church Christmas Morning TeaDate: 3rd December Time: 10 – 11.30 am Note: Due to not having a kitchen, if everyone could please bring a plate of goodies to share for Morning Tea. RSVP: Anita Wells 0296265061 |
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Save The Date - Church Camp 2012Fri 24th - Sun 26th August 2012 Please keep this weekend free for our Church Camp next year. |
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Upcoming Events |
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| Sharing Your Faith Workshop - 13 November | |
| Courageous Movie - 15 November | |
| Men's Breakfast and Golf Day - 19 November | |
| Ladies Day In - 26 November | |
| Christmas Morning Tea - 3 December | |
Regular Ministries of our Church |
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| Prayer Chain - if you have, or know of, a prayer-need please let Barrie Dowsley know ASAP | |
| Bible Study Small Groups - If you are looking to join a small group please contact Marcus | |
| Children's Ministries - Play Date, The Ark, Waves | |
| Stone Fish Youth - Meets on Friday nights. 7-9pm - See Yolanda for more information | |
| Sermon Recordings - download them for free online or see Hari to get a copy on CD for $1 | |
| Norwest Christian College | |
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© Riverstone Baptist Church 2011
